Broadband News
Tue, 09th Apr 2024
Government launches broadband initiative to provide free connection to families in NSW
The School Student Broadband Initiative, launched by the Albanese Government and backed by the Minns Government, is set to provide free broadband connection at the end of 2025 to thousands of families based in New South Wales.
Source: iTWire
Telstra urges users to check their phones' compatibility before 3G closure
Telecommunications company Telstra developed an SMS tool to let users check if their phone needs an upgrade as the telco's 3G network is scheduled to close on 30 June 2024.
Source: iTWire
3G shutdown to affect more customers' access to Triple Zero
More than a million phones could be impacted by 3G network shutdowns later this year, a telecommunications working group set up to monitor the closures has told communications minister Michelle Rowland.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sun, 07th Apr 2024
More than a million older mobile phones at risk of being blocked from making triple-0 calls
The 3G network is closing and there are concerns Australians with older 4G phones may also be caught out because of the way the phones are configured.
Source: ABC News
Goodman launches $2.5 billion, 126MW data centre project
Goodman Group has re-started the planning process for a major data centre site in the Cumberland council area in Sydney.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN HFC users can expect a speed boost from May 1
NBN HFC customers should soon see a considerable speed boost, with NBN Co removing a speed cap that applies to its wholesale product.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 03rd Apr 2024
Singtel rules out impending deal to sell Optus stake
Singtel has ruled out any impending deal to sell its Australian mobile network operation Optus following reports by
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 01st Apr 2024
Aussie Broadband sells down Superloop stake
Aussie Broadband is selling down part of its 19.9 percent stake in Superloop, after legal action to maintain the shareholding failed.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG Telecom, UTS test 5G signals as flood sensors
Radio signal propagation on TPG Telecom’s 5G network will be used to gather data about floods, in a trial with the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Senate to probe 3G network shutdown
The Australian Senate has opened an inquiry into the shutdown of Telstra’s and Optus’s 3G networks – but it is not due to make findings until after the networks are scheduled to close.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Telstra lifts lid on ‘unacceptable’ triple-zero outage
CEO Vicki Brady says basic errors were behind the outage that left more than 100 Australians unable to contact triple zero, including one man who passed away.
Source: SMH
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Best NBN plans March 2024: Editor's Picks
Read on for our monthly picks the best NBN plans for unlimited data, value and speed from Telstra, Optus, TPG & more. NBN plans starting at $44.90 find the best one for you!
Source: WhistleOut
Boost Mobile founder in talks to launch AI-powered telco in Australia
Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton is in conversations with Australian mobile providers about launching his AI-powered telco, MobileX, locally.
Source: WhistleOut
Nothing phones are coming to JB Hi-Fi
Australians have been able to order Nothing devices through the brand's online store from day one, but the upstart manufacturer is looking to make more of an impact Down Under with a new partnership with JB Hi-Fi.
Source: WhistleOut
Telstra goes live with Starlink for homes
Telstra has kicked off its Starlink-powered home broadband service after months of “comprehensive testing”.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra's Starlink plans are cheaper, slower, and available now
Telstra has launched its consumer Starlink offering today, selling a plan that's cheaper than Starlink itself sells, but with slower maximum download speeds.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
ACMA braces for battle over 6GHz spectrum
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is gearing up for a battle between wi-fi businesses and carriers over the future of a key chunk of radio spectrum.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sun, 24th Mar 2024
Regulation of wholesale telecommunications to change following ACCC inquiry
The competition watchdog the ACCC has released its final report outlining the findings of an inquiry into whether nine wholesale telecommunications services should continue to be regulated.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
AWS linked to fresh $450m Sydney data centre build
A mystery $450 million 53-megawatt data centre to be built on Sydney's outskirts has links to Amazon Web Services' 'Project Echidna', suggesting that project is now worth some $750 million.
Source: iTnews Australia
Boost Mobile to launch NBN with offers for its prepaid customers
Telstra MVNO Boost Mobile will start offering NBN plans "soon", under a new Boost Broadband brand. While Boost has yet to detail key information like plan pricing or a launch time frame, the telco has said it will have offers for existing mobile customers.
Source: WhistleOut
Telstra finds its next networks and technology boss
Telstra has named Shailin Sehgal as its new networks and technology boss, succeeding Nikos Katinakis who left late last year.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
US broadband providers to begin providing new comparison labels
Major US broadband internet providers must start displaying information similar to nutrition labels on food products to help consumers shop for services starting on April 10, under new rules from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra's new 5G modem is also a portable battery
Telstra has launched a new portable 5G modem, simply known as the Telstra 5G Hotspot. In addition to doing exactly what it says on the tin, the new modem also doubles as a portable battery that can be used to top up phones and other small devices thanks to a 10,000mAh cell.
Source: WhistleOut
Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028
Radio spectrum used for wireless broadband, rail safety, and electronic news gathering could be up for grabs after 2028.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Telstra outage preventing some mobile users from making calls now fixed
Some Telstra mobile customers were unable to make and receive calls this afternoon.
Source: WhistleOut
Aussie Broadband goes to court to keep Superloop stake
Aussie Broadband has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court to keep its recently acquired 19.9 percent stake in Superloop, after a potential foreign regulatory hurdle to the size of the stake emerged.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Meta, Google and other social media giants sent legal notices to explain how they combat terrorist and violent extremist material online
Australia's eSafety commissioner sent six companies legal notices that require them to answer detailed questions on how they are tackling the issue.
Source: ABC News
Sun, 17th Mar 2024
ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is examining the impact of generative AI on internet search.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra, Optus 3G switch-off endangered by Triple Zero issue
Telstra and Optus could be delayed in shutting down their 3G networks over concerns that the closure could cut off a portion of customers from Triple Zero services.
Source: iTnews Australia
Concerns for triple-zero services amid 3G shutdown
The government has written to the chief executives of Telstra, Optus and TPG amid fears nearly 1 million Australians may be left unable to contact triple zero.
Source: SMH